Money
Marketing expert on Safety Warehouse money stunt
The fake money drop over the weekend which turned in to a riot is now in the hands of the Commerce Commission.
The Safety Warehouse, which sells protective wear, advertised that $100,000 in cash… Audio
Carterton residents paying NZ's highest rates
Residents in Carterton are paying the highest average rates of anyone in the country, while rates in Central Otago are the lowest.
A report by the Taxpayers' Union and Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance… Audio
Bob Dylan sells rights to his song catalogue
US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has sold the rights to his entire back catalogue to Universal Music Group (UMG).
One in 3 households earn less than in February due to Covid
A survey of more than 3600 households has revealed one in three are earning less now than they were in February due to Covid-19. Conducted by the Commission for Financial Capability, the survey found… Audio
Ardern urges apology over fake money event
The prime minster is calling for an apology and a participant has lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission after the Safety Warehouse event that promised a win of $100,000 cash. Audio
Inquiry launched into Pacific pay gap
The female co-convenor of the PSA Pasefika Network, Ofeina Manuel-Barbarich, welcomes the inquiry. Audio
Radius Care to list on Stock Exchange
The stock exchange is getting another aged-care and retirement village operator on the boards.
$100,000 promotion angers participants with fake money vouchers
They showed up expecting $100,000 falling from the sky - and they got fake money "vouchers" instead.
The PR stunt by The Safety Warehouse on Saturday left people fuming about the company's apparent… Audio
Fake cash drop marketers should apologise - professor
The Safety Warehouse is defending its controversial $100,000 cash-drop amid criticism it may have misled event-goers.
'How poker taught me to embrace uncertainty'
Having been down on her luck and at sea in her personal life, Maria Konnikova sought out her life answers in the game of poker. Within a year, she was a national champion and won more than $80k in one… Audio
Anger after cash 'drop' turns out to be fake offer
There were ugly scenes in Aotea Square this afternoon, as people jostled to grab what they thought was money falling from the sky.
Global dairy demand boosts Fonterra milk price forecast
Fonterra has increased its forecast farmgate milk price following strong demand for dairy products.
What will climate emergency declaration cost NZ?
It's officially a climate emergency, but what will it cost the country?
Parliament yesterday voted for the emergency declaration, which comes with a commitment for the public service to be… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm The high costs of Christmas
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm says there is still time to reduce your costs THIS Christmas, even though it's just over three weeks away. She shares some handy hints with Jesse. Audio
Government forced to make last-mintue change to top tax rate
MPs have signed off on a new top tax rate of 39 percent for New Zealand's richest earners - but not without some fuss.
The Government has had to make a last-minute change, after the Attorney-General… Audio
Prisoners struggle to open bank accounts
Mike Williams of the Howard League for Penal Reform shares his thoughts with The Panel. Audio
Dairy prices up and back to pre-Covid levels
Prices have risen in the global dairy auction overnight and are now roughly back to where they were prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Government bringing in new lending rules
The government's bringing in new rules to protect New Zealanders from unaffordable loans.
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, David Clark, has just made the announcement at a budgeting… Audio
New rules for money lenders aim to protect all consumers
The government is continuing its crackdown on loan sharks, introducing new rules to protect against unaffordable loans.
Māori and Pasifika female academics paid $8k less per year
Māori and Pasifika female academics are paid nearly $8000 less a year than their non-Māori and Pasifika male counterparts.
That's just one of the findings from a new study, led by Dr Tara McAllister… Audio
